Installed solar pv capacity in South Africa
South Africa: Installed solar pv capacity was 9.06 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed solar pv capacity in South Africa, 2010–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for installed solar pv capacity in South Africa is 9.06, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
That represents a change of up 13.1% on the previous year and up 678.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed solar pv capacity in South Africa peaked at 9.06 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.002, in 2010.
That places South Africa 22nd out of 218 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.22 | 0.002 | 2.81 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.14 | 3.71 | 9.06 | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for South Africa
- Fuel imports 17.7% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 2.5% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 30.3% (2025)
- Gas production 0.6284 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 9.82 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.6284 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 9.82 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 8.2% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 10.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 56.31 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is installed solar pv capacity in South Africa?
- Installed solar pv capacity in South Africa was 9.06 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed solar pv capacity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 9.06 in 2024.
- What is the lowest installed solar pv capacity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.002 in 2010.
- How does South Africa rank for installed solar pv capacity?
- South Africa ranks 22nd out of 218 groups with data for 2024.
- Is installed solar pv capacity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 678.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Installed solar pv capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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